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In Isabels Field – Printmakers Inc. will honor the work of original member Isabel Field with a special show. Members have each taken one of Fields prints and added their own personal touch to the work. The studio will also have on display Tools of the trade. Plates, proofs and tools will be on display to help show the various methods of printmaking the artists use in the studio for producing their prints. Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Location: The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St.Information: 703-838-4565 or www.torpedofactory.org

New Work for a New Year – Del Ray Artisans presents the January 2010 show, New Work for a New Year. This exhibit, for both DRA members and non-members, provides local artists a platform to show recent work, which has not been previously exhibited. Artists are being asked to not only show their work but also provide a few words describing what has been influencing them. Time: 7 p.m.Gallery Hours: Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m.; Fridays, Noon to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.. The gallery is handicap accessible, free and open to the public.Location: Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.Information: 703.838.4827 or www.thederayartisans.org

Messing Around with Creativity Workshop – The Del Ray Artisans invite you to explore how the creative process works so that you can apply it to traditional artistic pursuits and life in general. $10 for DRA members, $12 for non-members. Creativity coach Lynn Wyvill will facilitate the workshop.Time: 1 – 3 p.m.